Travel With Kids

  Pros and Cons of Two Wireless, Hands-Free Breast Pumps Do you frequently find yourself pumping on the go? If you’re running after a rampant toddler or pumping on your commute to work, and you need to free up your hands, then you’ll want only THE BEST wearable breast pump. Willow® and Elvie are two of the most popular wearable pumps because they are wireless, meaning you can truly pump “on the go”. But is one any better than the…

  Family Friendly Activities in Austin, Minnesota My husband was planning a trip to Austin MN for work and, a couple days before leaving, he asked if the girls and I wanted to go with him. I don’t know why I hadn’t thought of it myself! It was the perfect opportunity to get out of the house for a couple days and explore a new town. I wasn’t really sure what to expect, so I quickly searched ‘things to do…

  Staying in a hotel with a baby + toddler Are you feeling a little nervous and overwhelmed about planning a hotel stay with kids? Staying in a hotel with a toddler and baby can be stressful, to say the least. I’m not certain about staying in a hotel with older children, and I’m sure it varies by family, but I can imagine that has its challenges as well. In past experience, one baby or young toddler was manageable. Of…

  Storybook Land and Other Adventures in Aberdeen, South Dakota Planning a trip to Storybook Land in Aberdeen, SD and wondering what it’s like? Not sure what else there is to do in Aberdeen? Last month, we were in serious need of some family time, so my husband and I decided to take our daughters there, and today I’m sharing all the details. (Believe it or not, we never visited Aberdeen when we actually lived in South Dakota!) But of…

  Ultimate List of Fun + Unique Things to Do in Minnesota Planning your MN summer vacation itinerary? Kids already saying, “I’m bored!” two days into summer break? Scroll down this list of 50 things to do in Minnesota in the summer to come up with some awesome summer activities! Whether you live here year-round or you’re just visiting, there’s sure to be something that will catch your eye.       1. Visit a waterfall in Minnesota this summer…

  Tips for Memorial Day Weekend Travel When You Have Kids Traveling is awesome for kids. However, traveling with kids is often less than awesome. It’s takes a lot of planning, and it can quickly get stressful. Memorial Day is fast approaching, and it’s a popular time to kickoff the summer’s road trips. We have spent many Memorial Day weekends traveling. Thankfully, this summer we are already living at our vacation destination — in a cabin right on the lake.…

  Wondering if You Can Travel With Your Newborn Baby? Travel with a new baby can go really well…or it can be incredibly stressful. My daughters and I have been cooped up in the house for the past couple months, ever since our newest little girl was born. Until a couple weeks ago, I definitely wasn’t ready to travel with a new baby. But as you might guess, at nearly two months postpartum, I was VERY much ready to get…

  (This post about traveling with kids was contributed by Karen at Rock This Life – you can learn more about her and her blog at the end of the article.) So many people say they want to travel before they embark on having kids. Sure, it can entail less hassle and less baggage. But I’m here to tell you some awesome reasons why you should travel with your kids.       1. Traveling With Kids Creates New Perspectives When…

  Check these essential items off your road trip infant checklist If you’re looking for a printable baby road trip packing list, you’re in the right place! My firstborn went on her first road trip when she was just five weeks old. We have spent a lot of time driving since then, and now she is a great traveler. However, that doesn’t mean traveling with an infant is easy! It’s incredibly nerve-wracking when they’re little, especially if you forget to…

  A Weekend in Two Harbors and Duluth, Minnesota Planning a trip and looking for the best places on the North Shore MN? You might consider spending a day in Two Harbors, MN and another day in Duluth, MN like we did. It can be done, but plan on cramming a lot of fun into just a couple days! After spending a few nights in Two Harbors earlier in the summer, I knew I wanted to go back with my…